This first-hand account by a survivor of a ship disaster provides a detailed and harrowing description of the Kent's voyage, its collision with another vessel, and the ensuing conflagration that claimed the lives of many passengers. MacGregor offers a vivid portrayal of the chaos and terror that accompanied the disaster, as well as insights into the heroic efforts of passengers and crew to save lives and property. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.